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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.77, 623.64 and 318.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.77, 623.64 and 318.44 is: 477.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.77 : 623.64 = 318.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.77/623.64 = 318.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.77x = 623.64 × 318.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.77x = 198,593.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,593.48/415.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.65

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